I have had a fantastic experience with Meyer birds. I drove many hours for my
first hens but picked them up and could see their facilities and many healthy birds. The local Amish farmers were lined up in buggies snd wagons to pick up their pullets, too. We have to face it— shipping in cold or...
Anyone know of a breeder who might have point of lay or young hen Australorps available? Looking for NPIP farm with the true Australorp curious, gentle personality and good laying ability? Alternatively, a similar strain of Black Orpingtons?
Warm thanks for your thoughts!
Have fallen in love with Mille Fleur bantam Cochins. Is anyone aware of a breeder who might sell teenager pullets or young hens (one or more)?
Grateful for suggestions!
Such lovely birds at the Ohio National— anyone know of a breeder who might sell one or more of their less-than-SOP grow out birds or extra show quality birds? So in love with the breed and variety!
Warm thanks for your thought!
Anyone have suggestions for breeders of healthy, happy large fowl Jubilee Orpingtons? Looking for pullets, point of lay, or young hens. English style Orps favored, docile disposition important to me.
Warm thanks for your help!
Possibly- it’s late here now though. It really looks like respiration- like when humans do chest vs belly breathing, major movement in the neck. Thanks.
All,
I’ve never seen this before in lots of years with hens. Our Welsummer hen is noticeably breathing using muscles in the neck/?? not sure, but I think it might be that neck air sac expansion and contraction is very obvious. The rest of the flock is fine/ not showing any similar signs.
In...